Managing Chronic Back Pain Using Individual Mindfulness Techniques

cityu.school	Division of Arts and Sciences
cityu.site	Victoria
cityu.site.country	Canada
dc.contributor.author	Pendleton, Marti
dc.date.accessioned	2016-08-30T00:36:22Z
dc.date.available	2016-08-30T00:36:22Z
dc.date.issued	2009
dc.description.abstract	Research has proven that mindfulness is beneficial for individuals with chronic back pain however structured programs are not helpful for all. This thesis proposes that mindfulness can be a personal healing journey, one that is directed by the individual. The current study examined the effectiveness of mindfulness programs in interviews with two people dealing with chronic back pain. Outcomes of the study support the proposal that mindfulness is as individual as the person who defines it. Mindfulness can be used as an empowerment tool, emerging from negativity to a more positive lifestyle. The path to healing is unique, however, this study supports that success can be achieved by setting goals and having a positive mindset.
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11803/429
dc.language.iso	en
dc.publisher.institution	City University of Seattle (CityU)
dc.subject	mindfulness and therapy
dc.subject	chronic back pain
dc.title	Managing Chronic Back Pain Using Individual Mindfulness Techniques
dc.type	Thesis
thesis.degree.discipline	Counseling
thesis.degree.grantor	City University of Seattle (CityU)
thesis.degree.level	Masters
thesis.degree.name	Master of Arts

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